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A Rare Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette

Ben Branch October 19, 2021
Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette 6
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Very few examples of the Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette were built, largely due to the precarious financial situation the company found itself in by…

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The “Battle Of Britain” WWII RAF Flying Jacket by Goldtop

Ben Branch October 19, 2021
Battle Of Britain WWII RAF Flying Jacket by Goldtop
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

This is the “Battle Of Britain” 1940 RAF sheepskin flying jacket by Goldtop, each is made to exacting standards based on the original design…

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The Dowsetts Comet – This Is The Only Road-Going Comet In The World

Ben Branch October 18, 2021
Dowsetts Comet 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Dowsetts Comet is a car that many haven’t heard of due to the fact that they’re only produced in very limited numbers in…

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The DMD Oro Stoccolma Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch October 18, 2021
DMD Oro Stoccolma Motorcycle Helmets
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

This is the DMD Oro Stoccolma motorcycle helmet, it’s part of a the new “Oro” series from the Italian company that features a full…

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A Rare “Quad Headlight” Jaguar E-Type

Ben Branch October 17, 2021
Quad Headlight Jaguar E-Type 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This unusual Jaguar E-Type was built to special order for the 6th Earl of Cawdor, Hugh John Vaughan Campbell. The specification included a balanced engine,…

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Full Documentary – The Focke-Wulf Fw 190: “The Butcher Bird” Of WWII

Ben Branch October 17, 2021
Focke-Wulf FW 190 4
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

When the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 first appeared in the skies over Europe in 1941 it shocked the world, it was superior to all of…

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This Might Be The Fastest Radial-Engined Motorcycle In The World

Ben Branch October 16, 2021
Radial-Engined Motorcycle
  • Australian
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

In March 2022, a small group of enthusiasts from Adelaide, Australia, will attempt to set a new land speed record on Lake Gairdner in South Australia, becoming the world’s fastest radial-engined motorcycle.

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A Twin-Turbo Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Road Legal Race Car

Ben Branch October 16, 2021
Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Road Legal Race Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

They say the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is an acquired taste, it’s always been more affordable (and more practical) than many of its siblings…

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The Nissan 240 RS – A Mighty Group B Rally Underdog

Ben Branch October 15, 2021
Nissan 240 RS Groupe B
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Rally

The Nissan 240 RS is one of the great unsung heroes of the certifiably insane Group B rally era, it’s a naturally aspirated vehicle that…

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The Seaholm Offshore Automatic Watch

Ben Branch October 15, 2021
Seaholm Offshore Automatic Watch
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the Seaholm Offshore automatic watch, it was designed to survive years of rugged outdoor use and it’s powered by the Swiss-made Sellita…

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There’s A Supersonic Starfighter For Sale

Ben Branch October 14, 2021
CF-104D Starfighter 1
  • Military
  • Planes

The CF-104D Starfighter is the Canadian-built version of the legendary Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, an aircraft remembered today as the first production aircraft to reach…

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For Sale: A Vincent Rapide V-Twin Engine

Ben Branch October 14, 2021
Vincent Rapide Engine
  • Australian
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The V-twin engine designed for the Vincent Rapide and later used in modified form for the Vincent Black Shadow and Black Lightning is unquestionably…

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